stingrayPete1977

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1355918222' post='1904379'] You reckon I should make the purchase then?! If I spend big tomorrow, it's on the cards I think My bank account is quaking! My ex was never that sh1t getting a Pepsi. [/quote] I bet it is, only you can tell if its going to suit you dude let me know as soon as you set off to Bernies. Pepsi wait was shocking although she was freaked out by the staring! [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1355918241' post='1904380'] hmm, yeah. Let us know how physic goes when you get to that stage. Have you got an appointment for it yet? [/quote] No they are going to call me but there is a private place in the village where I live (what are the chances of that?) so I might book a few sessions there if needs be, cant really put a cost on things like this can you?

Just the Thomann link I will have another look........

I can play a fretted bass out of tune anyway I am ok with tools (see broken wrist thread for confirmation ) so filing the nut does not scare me nor does the rattley end pin so I guess it just depends on how bad the strings are on mine, some people have had them delivered with shot ones which I am sure Thomann would be happy to replace with a set of new Stagg strings but it might be worth putting something decent on right away, at a cost of 1/3 of the bass!

Cheers mate it is quite swollen your right, I have a splint to wear but the doctor said to take it off when watching tv etc a try and wiggle my wrist until I get sorted with some proper physio.

Just looked it is UPS good or bad?

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1355916936' post='1904348'] Is it being delivered by DHL or UPS? [/quote] Not sure? just using the link on the Thomann site. [quote name='robbiano' timestamp='1355917482' post='1904354'] Recently ordered a Stagg EUB and a tuner from Thomann and it took 6 days from hitting 'enter' to delivery including a weekend. Seems it spent most of the time in an airport... but to be honest was excellent service. Be prepared for a hilariously over sized box (length, that is; pfnarr..) which took me a few attempts to get into the car as i had it delivered to work. [/quote] Cool how are you finding the EUB? are the strings rubbish, does it rattle, does the nut need filing down a bit? Plenty of questions Can you play it or are you a novice like me? I say novice mine is not even here yet so I am a minus novice really

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1355916751' post='1904336'] Pete - I saw you pouring gravy on your pie last night - that hand is going to be just great. We need more pie nights in our life... especially if it involves freaking out the girl who looks suspiciously like my ex-girlfriend! Anyway, give it some physio and some time and you'll be back to your normal self. If not, there's always lap bass... and your name is on a Yammy upright already. Question is, do I buy my new toys...? [/quote] Toys are always for the win!-fact (got the -fact thing from another thread it is my new favourite!) Pies are also good but ex alike was wierd

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1355877213' post='1904053'] Are you normally this condescending?-fact [/quote]

Looks great too, the next time I see a used 2x12T I am going to be so tempted, I cant run the pair off one head obviously but by using the 9.2 Max for one and the Line in and outs on my 6.0 I can run the other from there

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1355915396' post='1904290'] I really want an upright. Not convinced there are enough upright-bass friendly gigs in Edinburgh for two of us though---how's about you take odd weeks and I take even weeks? [/quote] You could do a Duet?

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1355915137' post='1904285'] No, no, leave the metal, it's cool... you become a bit more lile... Iron Man. One step at a time Glad it seems to be healing alright. I hope you're back slapping that beautiful Fender-era Stingray soon. The upright move seems a very cool one, by the way. I keep thinking about getting one but I feel it would be too hard and I'd get frustrated quickly. Let us know how you find it, once you can start playing it a bit. [/quote] It is something I have been looking at for ages so this felt like the right time, the Stagg is cheap enough and can be modded with new strings and a good setup to be a reasonable version for the money, if it goes well I will get a better one in future.

Thanks flyfisher I should of took a photo of the xray but I had switched my phone off, if they put them up at the next checkup in 6 weeks I will get one then but its a big triangular plate that spans the main bone (radial) about 3 inches maybe a bit longer just to hold the little piece on at the end that holds your hand on it would never be strong enough without the pins as its such a small piece maybe about the size of plectrum and 5mm thick. There has been no talk of removing any of it which I dont mind as long as I can play bass!

[quote name='farmer61' timestamp='1355911803' post='1904217'] [url="http://flic.kr/p/dCkfSL"]http://flic.kr/p/dCkfSL[/url] [/quote] Orgasmic! Thats my only possible move left gas wise now although I wish they did my imaginary 18.2 head with a pair of my 9.2 Max heads together so you could run 900 watts to each both of the FET, Valve or combination!

Quick update, cast has been removed to reveal this £750 worth of titanium and the screws go almost all the way through the whole arm bone! Although it looks like the forearm that is broken which would heal over time leaving the wrist as normal the plate is actually there to reinforce the piece of bone that came away where the hand meets the arm and will be with me forever. The little pock marks on my hand all small round burns where the power passed to earth! they look to be healing up now though As you can imagine I cant move it enough to play bass yet and the long term diagnosis is uncertain, I have purchased an electric upright as I feel I will be able to play that easier as its the twisting round the neck thats the main issue, only problem is I have never played an upright before Be careful folks, this could ruin my main hobby.

Followed the tracking on tuesday morning which had my double bass checked in at Brussels at 5am that morning, the tracking site has been down ever since

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1355840531' post='1903454'] Yes, you are probably right that that was a "lowball" offer. But if you genuinely got upset about it then you probably shouldn't watch the news or read the papers, because you'll be in for an emotional rollercoaster... [/quote] If you can get that notion through better than I did your a better man than me

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1355838936' post='1903397'] This whole thread offends me. I take offence at it's mere existence now [/quote] I'm offended that your offended you offensive offender!

[quote name='Dubs' timestamp='1355838670' post='1903389'] I've not contributed much to the forum for the last year beyond Off Topic, but it's good to know the same things are still coming around time and time again... [/quote] I have only peeked back in over the last few days, I think I'm going to revert back as I was

I did clearly so I'm not going to try again

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1355838403' post='1903377'] Funny guy. Let me clarify: what made you think that it was suddenly revelant to bring in the subjects of cancer and shootings into this thread? I'm sorry, but please enlighten me. [/quote] If flyfisher can get it in one why can't you?

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1355838180' post='1903371'] I don't want to speak for StingrayPete but my interpretation of his post was that he was trying to inject a sense of perspective into discussion. [/quote] Correct

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1355838256' post='1903372'] Who mentioned anything about people's opinions being scarosanct? What have you been reading? An opinion is just that and everyone is entitled to one. [/quote] I will stand up for you there, you never said we had to feel the same.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1355837224' post='1903350'] My point about cancer and shootings was there as a yard stick for how bad things in life can be so spending a moment more of yours being genuinely offended by a so called low ball is maybe wasting your precious time, obviously you appear happy to feel that way so as you were [/quote] Can anyone else understand my point and see that I answered the question why clearly enough?